Ana Medina

English to LATAM Spanish translator, proofreader and QA checker. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Modern Languages, a certification in Business & Financial Translation, and a master’s degree in Specialised Translation. Eye for detail, formatting skills, and communication skills developed from previous experiences as a QA Checker and as a Quality Assurance Specialist. Looking to apply my knowledge and skills to translation, localisation and QA related roles.

Quality Assurance Specialist May 2022 – July 2023 
Language Insight 

■ I ensured the consistency and quality of translations using CAT and QA tools, most of the translations are market research texts. 
■ I performed editing and formatting tasks to mirror the original source text, and help with related tasks such as link checking and alignments. 
■ I shared feedback and communicated efficiently with project managers and linguists. 

QA Checker May 2021 – Oct 2021 
THG Fluently 
■ Large scale project for a client within the beauty industry where I ensured and checked that translations were in line with the style guide, project brief and glossaries. 

Communications Intern Aug 2019 – Feb 2020 
General Consulate of Colombia, London 
■ Wrote, designed, and edited the monthly newsletter and weekly calendar of events to be published online and displayed physically at the Consulate. See example here. 
■ Created graphic pieces like posters and banners for different types of announcements and events. 
■ Translated documents such as manuals and journal articles relevant to the consular tasks.

Profesional en Lenguas Modernas Jan 2016 – April 2020 
Universidad EAN, Bogotá 
■ 1st class equivalent in Colombia. 
■ Three Business Translation Modules that covered legal, financial, organisational translation and the use of CAT tools (certification obtained). 

MA Specialised Translation (Distinction) Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 
University of Westminster, London 
■ Modules include Audio-visual and Computer-assisted translation, Translation as cultural practice, Quality assurance and Project management for Translators. 
■ Dissertation includes the translation of an academic article about anxiety disorders.